Architect​/Urban Designer​/Master Planner

AtkinsRéalis is a globally recognised design, engineering, and project management consultancy and one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary architectural practices.

As a RIBA Registered Practice, we employ over 450 architectural professionals across the UK, delivering innovative projects across the Education, Commercial, Energy, Defence, Residential, and Infrastructure sectors.

Our Glasgow studio is home to Architects, Architectural Technologists, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, and Building Surveyors, working collaboratively to create high-quality environments that positively impact communities and the built environment.

Due to continued growth and an expanding portfolio of opportunities, we are seeking an experienced Architect, Master planner, or Urban Designer to join our Glasgow studio. This role will focus on the delivery of master planning and urban design projects across a diverse range of sectors and scales, working alongside multidisciplinary teams both nationally and internationally.

As part of our growing team, you will:

• Lead and contribute to the development of masterplans, urban design strategies, concept proposals, technical drawings, and presentation material.
• Deliver high-quality design solutions that respond to client objectives, site opportunities, and wider placemaking considerations.
• Support projects through all stages of design and delivery, ensuring outputs meet programme, quality, and technical requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Engineering, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, presentations, and design reviews.
• Contribute to business development activities, including bids, proposals, and client relationship management.
• Maintain high standards of design quality, technical accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor project progress, resource requirements, and commercial performance, escalating risks where appropriate.
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to their professional development.
• Play an active role in fostering the collaborative culture and continued success of the Glasgow & Edinburgh studios which is home to a full multi-disciplinary team including Architects, Technologists, Project Managers and Engineers.

We are looking for an ambitious and collaborative professional with:

• RIBA Part 3 qualification and eligibility to practise as an Architect in the UK.
• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Architecture, Master planning, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related discipline, with membership of a relevant professional body (or eligibility to obtain membership).

Experience & skills

• Relevant experience in urban design, master planning, or related disciplines within a UK-based architectural, planning, or multidisciplinary consultancy environment.
• Experience leading or managing projects, taking responsibility for design development and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning, architectural, and project delivery processes.
• Experience engaging with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary design teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent design, visualisation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong report writing, technical documentation, and presentation capabilities.
• Experience working across a variety of sectors and project scales.
• Sound understanding of sustainability principles and their application within the built environment and public realm. LEED or equivalent accreditation would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage…